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Air filtration system
& Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather conditions
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Under certain weather conditions ( high relative humidity , low temperatures , etc .) a small amount of water vapor emission from the air outlets may be noticed . This condition is normal and does not indicate any problem with the air conditioning system .
& Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded
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To improve acceleration and gas mileage , the air conditioner compressor is designed to temporarily shut off during air conditioner operation whenever the accelerator is fully depressed such as during rapid acceleration or when driving on a steep upgrade .
& Refrigerant for your climate control system
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1 Air conditioner label
Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly refrigerant R-1234yf ( HFO-1234yf ).
Before adding , changing or checking the refrigerant , check the air conditioner label in the location shown in the illustration to confirm which type of refrigerant is used in your vehicle .
Consult your SUBARU dealer for service .
Repairs needed as a result of using the wrong refrigerant are not covered under warranty .
4-10 . Air filtration system
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Your vehicle ’ s air conditioning system is equipped with an air filtration system . Replace the cabin air filter according to the replacement schedule found in the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”. This schedule should be followed to maintain the filter ’ s dust collection ability . Under extremely dusty conditions , the filter should be replaced more frequently . Have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer . For replacement , use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit .
CAUTION
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the following occurs , even if it is not yet time to change the filter :
. Reduction of the airflow through the vents .
. Windshield gets easily fogged or misted .
NOTE
The filter can influence the air conditioning , heating and defroster performance if not properly maintained .